In a "love song" mode, no one performs as well as Luther these days (though Freddie Jackson was always a great competitor). But that is just a starting point for this excellent disc. The song has justly become one of the biggest hits of Luther's career. There is no denying the heartfelt tone of the vocals, and the sheer joy contained in the lyrics sentiments. The title track, a loving tribute to a parent who passed away when Vandross was 7 is the most personal recording Luther has ever made.
Usually, at this point in an artist's career, you can often sense a "going through the motions" production, and can predict the number of uptempos, ballads, remakes and the like, based on the artist's history. "Dance With My Father" is unlike any of Luther's previous work - the album sounds like Luther wants to be a hitmaker, rather than a mere legend. Recording Industry Association of America.NOTE: Luther is making progress in his recovery from his stroke - let's keep him in our prayers while we enjoy his new music! ^ "American album certifications – Luther Vandross – Never Let Me Go".^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Year End 1993".^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1993".^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)".^ "Luther Vandross Chart History ( Billboard 200)".^ "Luther Vandross | Artist | Official Charts".^ " – Luther Vandross – Your Secret Love" (in Dutch).^ "Robert Christgau: CG: luther vandross".George Corsillo – art direction, design.Marsha Burns – production coordinator, manager.Dave Collins – mastering at A&M Mastering Studios (Hollywood, California).Myrna Smith-Schilling – backing vocals (7, 10).Fonzi Thornton – backing vocals (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10), vocal contractor.Cindy Mizelle – backing vocals (1, 3, 5, 9).Lisa Fischer – backing vocals (1, 3, 5).– keyboards (10), music arrangements (10) Hubert Eaves III – keyboard programming (8), music arrangements (8).Eric Persing – sound programming (3, 6, 7, 10).Reed Vertelney – keyboard programming (2, 4), drum programming (2, 4), music arrangements (2, 4).Philippe Saisse – acoustic piano (2), synthesizer (2), keyboard programming (2).Jason Miles – sound programming (1-5, 8, 9).Marcus Miller – keyboards (1-7, 9), bass (1-8, 10), drum programming (1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9), percussion programming (1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9), music arrangements (1-7, 9), additional drum programming (2, 4), additional keyboards (8, 10), backing vocals (9).Luther Vandross – lead vocals, vocal arrangements.Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Charles Simmons, Joseph Scott Jr, Joseph Jefferson " How Deep Is Your Love/Love Don't Love Nobody (Instrumental interlude medley)"
In addition, the album's first two singles " Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" and " Heaven Knows" received nominations in the Best R&B Song category. Vandross' cover of the Bee Gees hit, " How Deep Is Your Love" was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 36th Grammy Awards in March 1994. The album became the third consecutive top-ten album on the Billboard 200 for Vandross, peaking at number six, and was released to mixed to positive reviews, earning Vandross numerous awards and accolades including three Grammy Award nominations at the 36th Grammy Awards in 1994. It was his first studio album not to debut at #1 on the R&B Albums chart. Never Let Me Go is the eighth studio album by American R&B singer and songwriter Luther Vandross, released in May 1993 in the US by Epic.
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